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Thai Iced Coffee

From , former About.com Guide

A very smooth recipe for an iced chai coffee. The spiciness of chai isn't only for tea, you know. It's a simple blend that won't take you forever to put together. Spice up your coffee today.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp cardamom, ground
  • 4 tbs sugar
  • 4 tbs heavy cream
  • 1 tsp almond extract

Preparation:

Use your favorite brewing method to make 4 cups of coffee, mixing the ground cardamom in with the grounds first. Add sugar and almond to the hot coffee, and mix until dissolved. Let cool. Half-fill 4 tall glasses with crushed ice, then fill up with chilled coffee. Add a spoonful of cream to each, just before serving.
Serves 4

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